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Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI) board member Peter Gogsch is retiring after a decade as the organisation’s treasurer. MIRRI Chairman Mr Darren Campi paid tribute to Mr Gogsch’s significant contribution after he announced he would not seek re-election after three terms as Treasurer at MIRRI’s recent annual general meeting. “During this time, Peter has […]

Outback Australia’s newest tourism attraction, the Isa Rodeo Hall of Fame will be established in time for the iconic event’s Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Rodeo in August. Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI) Chairman Mr Darren Campi said the first inductions into the hall of fame would be made during the Mount Isa Mines Rotary […]

Fresh from its success at last week’s Queensland Tourism Awards, the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo has set its sights on attracting more international visitors. Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo Inc (MIRRI) Chairman Mr Darren Campi collected the Festival and Events award for the second consecutive year, accompanied by other MIRRI representatives and General Manager Ms […]

Delaying his return to the American professional bull riding circuit paid off for cowboy Nathan Burtenshaw when he won the coveted Open Bull Ride, the finale event of the three-day Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo. Burtenshaw, 23, of Coonamble, NSW, missed the 2016 Isa Rodeo due to a serious back injury. “It means a lot […]

Brisbane might have the Ekka, but thousands of people have streamed through the gates this weekend to watch the biggest show in Outback Australia, the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo. The famous Isa Rodeo, which will next year celebrate its Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary Rodeo, is a heady mix of horsepower, bovine superstars and the […]

The best way to experience the world-class Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo is by spending a day, or more in the Isa Rodeo Lounge. The lounge is located in a two storey, air-conditioned marquee which is positioned with a prime view of Buchanan Park’s chutes and arena action. Isa Rodeo Manager Ms Natalie […]

Isa Rodeo Arena Boss Steve Hilton is predicting bull riding will be the stand out event of this week’s world-class Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo. “We’ve had the highest number of nominations in the Open Bull Ride that I’ve seen in more than a decade with top riders like previous Isa champion Jared Borghero, as […]

Renowned American rodeo clown Hollywood Harris (Clifton Harris) will be sharing his skills and some laughs at next month’s Isa Rodeo School. Known as “The School of Hard Knocks”, the Isa Rodeo School’s classroom is the famous red dirt arena of Mount Isa’s Buchanan Park, while its teachers are renowned in rodeo for their skills […]

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